CPSC recall 08-565, announced May 1, 2008, covers SoleusAir Space Heaters (about 28,000 units). The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the heater and unplug it. Recall contact: call (800) 367-9444, or go to www.qvc.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit.
Which products are included?
The recalled heater is a 1,500-watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space heater with three heat settings. The unit is about 25" high x 10" in diameter (not including the wheels). The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received nine reports of flames inside or coming out of the heaters, and 70 additional reports of smoking, overheating, sparking, melting, and/or emitting burning odors. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heater and unplug it. Consumers who purchased the heater through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received an information packet should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the heater at a QVC store should return the heater to any QVC store to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SoleusAir
- Product type
- Space heaters
- Recall number
- 08-565
- Units
- About 28,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site, and in QVC's Studio, employee and retail stores from December 2007 through March 2008 for between $65 and $80.
- Importer
- Soleus International, of El Monte, Calif.
- Distributor
- QVC, of West Chester, Pa.
SoleusAir Space Heaters
CPSC product type: Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
Recall contact information
For further information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com
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